In this episode, Tamsin speaks to Tom Farrell about using a financial neutral in divorce. They discuss how the process works, the potential cost saving and how using a financial…
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In this episode, Tamsin speaks to Tom Farrell about using a financial neutral in divorce. They discuss how the process works, the potential cost saving and how using a financial…
In the current tax year, there have been a number of changes to capital gains tax, including to the rules affecting those getting divorced. Allowance Firstly, the general changes. In…
One of the key aspects that couples have to navigate during a divorce is the division of the marital assets. While it might be tempting to assume that assets are…
Tamsin is joined by Wealth Coach’s Sara Maxwell to discuss the sticky subject of talking about money, particularly in a relationship. If you have come out of a marriage or…
Tamsin is joined by Wealth Coach’s Sara Maxwell to discuss the sticky subject of talking about money, particularly in a relationship. If you have come out of a marriage or…
In this episode, Tamsin speaks to her colleague Steve Martin about investment and risk. When interest rates are high, why should we consider investing in the stock market or bond…
Tamsin speaks to financial protection specialist, Kathryn Knowles. They discuss the financial protection options, how and why to review your protection post divorce and how to financially protect you and…
Tamsin speaks to financial protection specialist, Kathryn Knowles. They discuss the financial protection options, how and why to review your protection post divorce and how to financially protect you and…
“I’ve never heard of anyone doing that before” is the most common reaction I get when I tell people what I do. I am a divorce specialist financial planner. There…
When it comes to divorce and pensions, things can start to get complicated. At the best of times, pensions are complex, but when you are divorcing and trying to plan…
You’ve both made the decision. You’re getting divorced. You’ve explored every other avenue, but both you and your spouse know it’s time to end the marriage and start re-building. Coming…
When you separate, the first question you ask is, “where do we start?” With a huge amount of advice being given to you by friends and family, it is hard…
Tamsin speaks to Daniel Bell about mortgage affordability. How many years accounts do you need, what income will lenders take into account, how do they view loans and credit cards…
Tamsin speaks to Daniel Bell about mortgage affordability. How many years accounts do you need, what income will lenders take into account, how do they view loans and credit cards…
Are you feeling ready to take some action? Do you feel as though you don’t know where to start? Lots of people feel that way. Take your time. There really…
Tamsin Caine talks to mortgage consultant Daniel Bell about where to go, what to look for and why your bank or existing lender may not be the best place to…
Tamsin Caine speaks to Carole Nettleton from Price Slater Gawne about the family home. What are the options, why you might choose one over another, what the courts might say…
What is Spousal Maintenance? Are you entitled to it or will you have to pay it? How is it calculated? How long is it payable for? Tamsin Caine talks to…
What is Spousal Maintenance? Are you entitled to it or will you have to pay it? How is it calculated? How long is it payable for? Tamsin Caine talks to…
When you divorce, the responsibility for paying for your lifestyle rests solely with you. I’m sure that you know that. It sounds a bit stark, but it is important, if…
When I first speak to clients about their finances, I am often told, “We’re not looking at each other’s pensions”. Whilst divorcing couples accept that they will need to divide…
Tamsin Caine talks to Chris Longbottom about how a couple’s or individual’s business is considered when couples divorce. They discuss how it will be valued, how a court might view…
Financial Planner and podcast host Tamsin Caine is interviewed by her colleague and fellow Financial Planner Steven Martin. He asks how financial planning can help those who are going through…
Making time for yourself is difficult at any time but when you’re going through traumatic times in your life, it is even harder. However, self care is vital to deal…
I remember my paternal grandad retiring, probably because he took us to Disneyland when he did! His retirement meant going from full time work in an office in Cardiff to…
When you separate, one of the biggest fears that you have initially is whether you will be ok financially. You may be wondering what you are entitled to, whether you…
How did they find us? We recently met a new client through their family lawyer. It is not unusual for people to come to us this way. They know how…
I was flicking through twitter yesterday and found a link to the following article https://www.traveldailymedia.com/brits-are-now-taking-divorce-holidays/. Apparently, Virgin are launching divorce holidays from the UK to Las Vegas. They are intended…
I spent some time with a friend this morning who is also a family lawyer. We were discussing financial settlements. She, like many family lawyers, tries her hardest to help…
It’s a question heard a lot but can you change a financial settlement on divorce? There isn’t a yes/no answer to this question. It’s complicated. Potential clients ask on a…
When I started advising divorcing couples, I read about a judge who said that if either party in a divorce is happy with the outcome, it is probably the wrong…
You may have been advised to see a financial planner by your lawyer or accountant to help you sort out your finances on divorce or arrange a pension. This doesn’t…
Tamsin Caine of Smart Divorce recently spoke to JMW’s Tasnim Khalid to get the ins and outs of will making. Tasnim is a partner and Head of Department in the…
Back in September 2018, Age UK reported that divorced women were losing out on valuable pension benefits. Seven out of ten couples do not discuss pensions before divorce, which suggests…
One of the biggest decisions that you and your ex will have to make when you separate is how to divide your assets. Arguing over the Boyzone CDs is probably…
We should all take time to review our financial protection arrangements regularly. As a married couple, you are likely to have taken some life insurance to repay the mortgage if…
You’ve just separated, the kids are upset, money is tight, you feel like you’ve gained an extra full time job, you’re trying to negotiate time with the kids and finances…